Never Too Far Novel

That made her heart skip a beat. “Hi, Mr. Quarles.” She smiled and waved at him.

“Is it convenient to visit your company?” Ethan suddenly opened the car door and got out. Josephine didn’t dare to bring him around in the company, so she politely said, “It is not convenient since it’s office hours now. But there is a coffee shop next door. We can go there.”

“Ok.” Ethan raised his eyebrows and got out of the car. Josephine was dressed in workwear today. She had a slim-fit suit jacket and pants on, which showcased her attractive figure.

With that, Josephine led him into the cafe and they chose a seat next to the window. Josephine then asked him what coffee he wanted.

“Just give me whatever flavor you like!” Ethan said. He wasn’t being picky and chose to have her favorite drink.

She ordered two cups of regular coffee and sat down. She smiled and asked Ethan, who was sitting in front of her, “Mr. Quarles, your job seems to be flexible!”

“Yes, I can work as long as I have a laptop with me. I don’t need a fixed office location.” Ethan nodded and mentioned.

Josephine knew she shouldn’t envy the flexibility that he had because he was the business owner. Only business owners had such freedom.

Just then, Josephine’s phone rang and she answered it, “Hello?”

“Josephine, where are you? Come back to your seat soon. There’s still a pile of videos to be edited. I need them before the end of the day.” Katrina’s voice could be heard from the other end.

“It’s lunchtime now and I have the right to take a break,” Josephine replied.

“I’m just reminding you so that you can get it done by this afternoon,” Katrina said and hung up.

Josephine sighed in frustration, and Ethan could tell from her phone call and expression that she was clearly having a tough time at work.

“Are you having any difficulties at work?” Ethan asked her as he picked up his coffee mug.

Josephine lifted up the mug of coffee that was just served and took a sip. “It’s not difficulties; it’s more of a challenge. One of the female anchors in our station is stepping down, and I want to compete for her position.”

“Do you have confidence?” Ethan asked curiously.

Josephine leaned closer to him and whispered, “Of course, but unfortunately, one of the competitors is the director’s sister-in-law. I’m afraid that there would be nepotism, and that I wouldn’t stand a chance at all.”

Hearing that, Ethan looked at her sympathetically and softly asked, “Do you really want to be a news anchor?”

“I do! This is my dream.” Josephine’s eyes lit up as she spoke.

“Do you need my help?” Ethan smiled.

At first, Josephine was surprised, then she thought for a moment before refusing. “No, I don’t need it. In terms of work, I still want to succeed based on my ability and credentials. It’s getting late and I have to go back to work. Mr. Quarles, do you want to stay here for a while?”

Ethan smirked as he looked at her before glancing at his watch. “I have a meeting to attend soon.”

“Is that so? Then let’s end our meeting here today, and I’ll treat you to coffee next time.” Josephine smiled.

“Okay, let’s go!” Ethan said while standing up. As they walked, Josephine was being thoughtful and opened the coffee shop door for him, which made Ethan feel like a guest. He was amused but at the same time, he couldn’t do anything about it.

Josephine walked toward the company building, thinking that Ethan would return to his car, but to her surprise, he was following her.

“Mr. Quarles, your car is over there,” Josephine thought he had forgotten where he had parked and kindly reminded him.

Hearing that, Ethan smiled and pointed to her company’s entrance, “I’m going inside for a meeting.”

Josephine was stunned upon hearing that. The entire building was their company’s office area. Is he here to discuss a collaboration?

She pointed to her company building and asked, “You are coming to my company for a meeting?”

“Mm-hmm!” Ethan replied in a very deep and sexy voice.

Josephine couldn’t guess what meeting he was going to attend, but she didn’t want to pry too much, so she made a gesture and said, “Come on then!”

Ethan followed her and they went in. Suddenly, all of the six female receptionists were attracted to him and looked over. Josephine intentionally kept a distance from him by standing half a meter away. Ethan smirked upon noticing that. When they reached the elevator, Josephine rushed over from behind him to hold the elevator door for him like a server.

Ethan tried to suppress the laughter as he was amused by Josephine’s behavior. When they entered the elevator, Josephine asked him, “Which floor, please?”

“16th floor,” Ethan replied.

Josephine blinked her eyes when she realized that it was where the company’s executives held meetings. While pressing the button for the 16th floor, she also pressed the button for the 8th floor.

Finally, they arrived on the 8th floor. Josephine quickly said goodbye, “I’ll leave first. Goodbye.”

“Goodbye,” Ethan replied in a deep voice.

As soon as Josephine got off the elevator, she felt a little dazed. Her mind was full of questions about what he was doing in the company and why he was going to the meeting room on the 16th floor. Is he here to meet a client?

As Josephine walked, she almost bumped into someone and that person was angered.

“Josephine, are you blind? Can’t you watch where you’re going?”

Josephine sure was unlucky. The person she almost bumped into was Katrina. “Look at you. And you dare think about getting promoted with this kind of behavior. You must be dreaming.” Katrina sneered.

Following that, Josephine let out a sigh and walked back to her desk. Wren was curious and asked, “Where did you go? Why did you just come back now?”

“I was meeting a friend at the coffee shop downstairs,” Josephine replied.

“What kind of friend? A male friend?” Wren teased, “Is Luke still pursuing you?”

“I ran into him at the wedding,” Josephine replied.

“He’s not bad. At least he’s from a wealthy family. You should stop being picky and might as well go for him. You’re getting old so you shouldn’t be too choosy,” Wren said.

“Wren, this is about my marriage. I have to marry someone I love, not just someone who loves me. This concerns my happiness for the rest of my life. I don’t lack money. I just want to be with someone I’m in love with,” Josephine said.

“Don’t be too naive. Do you think you can find true love in this day and age? Love can’t fill your stomach, but money can fulfill all your material needs and buy your happiness and contentment. I think Luke is not bad.” Wren thought Josephine’s standards were too high.

“Anyway, I won’t settle for less. I want to be with someone I love.” Josephine sighed.

“Tsk, I predict you will become an old lonely woman,” Wren, who was engaged, hoped Josephine would find a partner soon so they could have common topics to talk about.

“I don’t mind being an old lonely woman. Being alone is quite nice,” Josephine said nonchalantly.

Meanwhile, Katrina came to deliver some documents to the office on the sixteenth floor. As she walked past the conference room, she couldn’t help but peek inside through the slightly open blinds. Her jaw dropped when she saw Ethan inside.

Oh my god! Where did this handsome man come from? That man happened to be in a meeting with Atticus.

The quick-witted Katrina noticed an assistant carrying tea and she approached her and said, “I’ll take the tea, you can go do something else!”

The assistant happened to have something to attend to and handed her the tea. Katrina then knocked on the door nervously and excitedly before pushing it open. Even though she didn’t look directly at Ethan, her heart was already racing.

“Mr. Kowalski, here’s your tea,” Katrina handed a cup of tea to Atticus Kowalski, the director, and then handed another to Ethan. Katrina boldly took the opportunity to steal a glance at Ethan and she almost fainted right after. Ethan was so good-looking that he could be the reincarnation of Apollo. His face must have been carved by God himself. He was just too handsome.

“Kat, you can leave now!” Atticus had to remind his sister-in-law to leave.

Katrina quickly walked out of the room with a flushed face while pressing her chest to calm her heartbeat. Oh my God! He’s the perfect husband I’ve always dreamed of! When Atticus comes out later, I must ask him who that man is and ask him to introduce that man to me.

At this moment, in the conference room, Atticus handed over a cigarette, but Ethan waved his hand. “I don’t smoke.”

“Have some tea then, Mr. Quarles.” Atticus didn’t dare neglect this precious investor who came to their door. Their TV station’s funds were tight now, and they had already started to look for external investors. They didn’t know that they would find one so quickly. Moreover, if this gentleman invested, he would inject a large amount of capital and directly purchase 52% of the company’s shares, becoming the largest shareholder.

“Mr. Quarles, if I may ask, why did you choose our TV station?” Atticus was also confused, for Ethan’s status and wealth were such that even if he were to invest in ten famous TV stations, it would just be a matter of words, but he chose their station.

“For personal reasons. If there are no other issues, we can sign the contract anytime, and the funds will be transferred to your account within an hour,” Ethan said calmly.

Atticus had been looking for investors for almost a year now, and finally, a tycoon had come. How could he let him go? So, he immediately nodded. “Okay, I’ll prepare the contract right away. From now on, Mr. Quarles, you will have the highest executive power in the company, and I will follow your orders completely.”

After a nod, Ethan picked up the teacup to take a sip. “Okay, you go ahead and prepare the documents. I’ll take a look around at my leisure.”

Mr. Quarles, do you need our vice president

need. I’ll just walk around

Atticus replied, “Okay. I’ll notify you when the contract is

looking at the scenery outside. For him, this place was his vacation spot, as he had taken a six-month leave from his

on the eighth floor earlier, so her workplace should also be on that floor. He walked toward the direction of the

held her face, struggling to stay awake. Even coffee can’t save me. This must be a post-vacation work syndrome. I’m just so

sun shone on her, she couldn’t resist the urge to doze off anymore. She looked around and saw that her team leader was not in her seat, so she quickly found a comfortable position and

Ethan appeared. He politely asked one of the female employees, “Excuse me, may I know where Josephine’s

working space, near the window,” the female employee replied, her heart filled with envy. He’s here to find Josephine!

quiet down as everyone stopped what they were doing

was one person who missed seeing his handsome figure as she was currently

aisle. Her first thought was, He looks familiar. Where have I seen this handsome man? At once, she recalled that she had seen him in a photo on

already noticed Josephine. When he saw her sleeping on the desk, an affectionate and nonchalant smile played on his lips. He walked

handsome man was here to find Josephine, but she was actually

let her continue to be embarrassed, Wren kindly

felt someone touching her arm.

wake up.” Wren tried harder to wake

voice did she realize that she wasn’t at home but at work. She quickly opened her eyes, her long eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings, and she woke up instantly. Then, she sensed that

could bury herself in a hole. F*ck! When did Ethan come? And he’s standing right in front of me. Did I drool? She quickly wiped her mouth, thankfully finding nothing. “Why are you here, Mr. Quarles?” While blushing, she stood up but didn’t dare look

to see you.” His low and husky voice sounded

meeting?” She finally looked at him, meeting his deep and mesmerizing eyes, which

yet.” After saying that, he flipped through the documents on

was burning. I am busy!

are, Mr. Quarles! Mr. Kowalski sent me to look for you.” Atticus’ assistant came

before turning to Josephine. “I’ll

Josephine answered and watched

gathered around her desk, all clamoring to ask,

your relationship

pursuing you, or are

What business is

moment, as she was surrounded and felt a little suffocated. Immediately,

close to each other, why would this handsome man come over and say hello to her? And his eyes clearly

to Josephine, “Joey, does the husband of your dreams

burst into laughter. “I dare not dream such a

with him? Tell me. I promise not to spread

between us. We just met at a wedding. He came here today for a meeting and just stopped by to say

After that, he turned to Atticus and said, “I heard that your company has a vacant female anchor position. I would like to

you have in mind, Mr.

“Josephine Jacobson.”

stunned and finally seemed to understand why Ethan had invested in their company. Did he invest in us for the sake

immediately, and we will train her if she is interested.” He didn’t dare oppose his suggestion. Then, he continued, “To extend our warm welcome to you, I plan

forget to invite Josephine,” Ethan

course. Josephine is our key training target. Of course, she needs

some other things to attend to. Contact me tonight,” Ethan said as he

he committed a total of 725

relief as his struggling TV station finally received a new lease on life. Moreover, the projects that he had put on

Josephine over. I want to talk

call from Atticus’ assistant, she was a little puzzled.

mind, she went up to the director’s office. As soon as she entered, she saw the usually serious Atticus smiling at

something you need from me,

to you about.” Atticus pointed to the couch and sat himself down as well. He looked like he had become ten

she couldn’t help

can you first tell me what kind of relationship you

everyone asking me this question today? Even Mr. Kowalski? What kind of relationship could I have

Quarles is pursuing you, isn’t

flushed, and she quickly waved her hand. “No, no. There’s nothing like

looked at Josephine very seriously and said, “Tell me the truth, Josephine. Are you two dating? This is

heart skipped a beat, and then she told the truth, “We’re really not. We’re just friends who have had a

Mr. Quarles is

simply answer this question. If the answer was no, she would only embarrass

her face with sharp eyes. In his eyes, she was a pretty

so she forced a

know what he’s here for.”

heard his reply, she chuckled

later. Go home early and dress yourself up. I have a social

engagement requires me to dress up? I’m just a small reporter. I don’t think I need to be there even if there is an important social engagement. After all, our company has several well-known

have to go home. Instead, go to the dress shop

that’s necessary, Mr.

can go now.” After saying that, Atticus

unable to understand why she was being

asked directly, “Atticus, who was that

a chuckle, he asked, “Why? You’re interested in

already at that age to marry, Atticus. Ivanka keeps asking you to introduce me to someone. Can’t you

his sister-in-law’s face, which was quite pretty, but someone as wealthy as Ethan

but the gap between your status

me, Atticus. Just introduce him to me.” She

the high-level executives tonight, and Mr. Quarles will be there too. You can come along. That’s the

early and go home to dress

let her

to her desk, she continued to work absentmindedly. She looked at her phone several times, wanting to ask Ethan what he was doing at the company and if he would be at the dinner tonight that Atticus had asked her to join. Could it be that

want with you?”

“It’s nothing. Just work-related.”

I believe he acknowledges your

it was already 4.30PM. So, she got up and said,

service staff greeted her and helped her with makeup and selecting dresses. She picked a classic black mini dress that could be worn for both

from Atticus with the address of a restaurant, a five-star one. Seeing that, she wondered, Will I see Ethan tonight? With that

by Atticus, along with a message saying, ‘Mr. Quarles, we’ll be waiting for you at this restaurant. Josephine is here too.’ When he read the second part of the message,

other hand, Josephine was tidying up her dress and getting into an elevator. Just as it was about to close, someone rushed in from the opposite, and the elevator opened again. To her surprise, it was Katrina,

that Josephine was also wearing a mini dress, her

dinner. What about you?”

in the afternoon and went to look for Atticus as soon as she returned to the company, she had not heard

I didn’t want to go, but

Well, let me make this clear. Among the guests who will be here tonight, the tallest and most handsome man is mine, so you

that, Josephine waved her

jeans tonight, yet she exuded a flamboyant and bold beauty tonight after dressing up. That gave Katrina a sense of crisis. Mr. Quarles won’t take interest in

of them arrived at the restaurant together, while Atticus had already arrived early. As he

Come here. Your mission tonight is to make

major shareholder?” asked

largest shareholder.” Atticus revealed the truth

in surprise, and she asked, “Are you

I look like I’m joking? Of course, I’m serious. He will be in charge of everything in the company from now on. Your chance has come, Josephine.

‘serve him well?’ Does he

the contrary, Katrina was confident. “Don’t worry, Atticus. I will definitely

Katrina’s ambitious smile and thought to herself, Does she want to

few years. With his investment insight, he couldn’t

of inexplicable happiness. After all, having a familiar face in the company’s top

eventually become his wife?

managers of the company had arrived, and they were ready to particularly put their focus on this

was about to pull out the last chair to

out to be on the left

and said, “No, it’s okay, Mr.

over here. This is your seat.”

seat must be for Mr. Quarles and sitting next to him means that I’m one step closer

glare from Atticus. In the end, Josephine had no choice but to take the seat next to the main seat. As soon as she sat down, the vice presidents couldn’t help but cast admiring glances at her. With a pendant lamp shining on her, it made her fair and beautiful skin even

she wondered, Why does Atticus arrange the seats in such a way that gives Josephine the chance to get close to Mr. Quarles? Shouldn’t he be

a black shirt and vest, with a limited edition watch on his wrist, emitting a cool luster. His innate

covering her mouth. She couldn’t believe how sexy and wild Ethan

his gaze immediately landed on the charming figure sitting under the light beside the main seat. Josephine just happened to look up, and

Mr. Quarles. Please have a seat,”

his gaze

Mr. Quarles.” Josephine also smiled. It’s great that he has become